Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 3 Fresh Uses for Canned Tuna (That Aren't a Sandwich) Including a sophisticated canapé that takes 10 minutes. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 25, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Canned tuna has come a long way since the mayo-laden sandwiches of our youth. Look for great-tasting, sustainably caught tuna right at your local grocery store—no special ordering necessary. Check the label for “pole and line caught” (or “pole caught”) and the blue Marine Stewardship Council seal, two good signs you’ve chosen an environmentally friendly variety. Then toss together one of these easy-to-make recipes—we've included a main, a side, and an appetizer—that are all protein- and flavor-packed. 5 Delicious Recipes That Start With a Can of Beans 01 of 03 Tuna-Orecchiette Salad You’ll be making this riff on a tuna Nicoise all year long. Use whatever short pasta shape you prefer. If you’re using oil-packed tuna, be sure to drizzle some of the flavorful oil over the salad. Get the recipe: Tuna-Orecchiette Salad. Greg DuPree You’ll be making this riff on a tuna Nicoise all year long. Use whatever short pasta shape you prefer. If you’re using oil-packed tuna, be sure to drizzle some of the flavorful oil over the salad. Get the recipe: Tuna-Orecchiette Salad 02 of 03 Tuna Cakes With Rémoulade Greg DuPree Whip up these easy tuna cakes when you’re in need of some quick protein. Serve them on a bed of crunchy greens or atop a toasted bun. Get the recipe: Tuna Cakes With Rémoulade 03 of 03 Pumpernickel and Tuna Toasts A sophisticated canapé from a can of tuna? You bet. Salty with capers and cream cheese, these toasts are as good for entertaining as they are for solo breakfasts eaten over the sink. Get the recipe: Pumpernickel and Tuna Toasts. Greg DuPree A sophisticated canapé from a can of tuna? You bet. Salty with capers and cream cheese, these toasts are as good for entertaining as they are for solo breakfasts eaten over the sink. Get the recipe: Pumpernickel and Tuna Toasts Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit